Voting Categories for Best of Southern Utah

Activities & Entertainment

Annual Event/Festival

Any sports event or short series that occurs within the local region

Art Gallery

Independent or part of a museum

Charity Event

Event that raises money for worth while causes primarily for non profit organizations

Children's Birthday Party Venue

Any venue that hosts children's birthday parties

Dance/Cheer Studio

Any dance studio

Family Attraction

Any attraction with a family focus

Golf Course

Public or private golf course, includes country clubs

Hotel

Any hotel or motel, local, franchise, or national chain

Indoor/Outdoor Golf Facility

Live Music

Any hotel, bar, tavern, that offers live music on a continuing basis; bands or musicians can be visiting or in residence

Live Theatre

Any live theater, professional or amateur

Municipal Golf Course

Party Venue/Event Planner

Place to Volunteer

Nonprofit or non for profit

Romantic Getaway

Any destination that is a day trip or quick overnight experience

RV Park

Business & Professional Services

Accounting Firm

Accounting firm providing tax, business and representation

Bank

Bank that is local, regional, or national

Business/Corporate Law

Collection Agency

Commercial Real Estate

A commercial Real Estate agent

Credit Union

Credit union that is local, regional, or national

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Lawyer or law firm who specializes in defense law

Estate Law

Lawyer or law firm who specializes in estate, wills and trusts

Family Law

Lawyer or law firm who specializes in family law

Financial Planner

An person employed to manage the personal finances of clients

HOA Management

Immigration Lawyer

Lawyer or law firm who specializes in immigration law

Law Firm

Lawyer or law firm with general or specific practice of law

Managed IT Services/Office Technology

Personal Injury Lawyer

Lawyer or law firm who specializes in personal injury law

Probate Law

Telecom

Food & Beverage

All-Around Restaurant

Any restaurant

Asian Food

Any restaurant that specializes in asian cuisine

Bakery

Any restaurant, store, deli or bakery.

Bar

Bar & Grill

Pub style restaurant or bar that serves wine, beer, and/or spirits

BBQ

Restaurant specializing in bbq

Breakfast

Any restaurant serving breakfast

Brewery

A place where beer is made commercially

Brunch

Any restaurant

Buffet

Restaurant that had food stations or "steam" tables and is self-selected

Burger

Any restaurant

Cheap Eats

Any restaurant

Chicken Wings

Any restaurant

Coffee House

Any restaurant or freestanding coffee specialty

Cookies

Any restaurant, store, deli, or bakery that bakes cookies onsite

Craft Beer

Dessert

Any restaurant, store, deli, or bakery

Donuts

Any restaurant, store, deli or bakery

Fine Dining Restaurant

Any restaurant with table linens

Food Truck

Any portable restaurant where food is cooked onsite

French Fries

Frozen Custard

Frozen Yogurt

Healthy Eats

Ice Cream

Ice cream pre-made or soft serve

Italian Restaurant

Any restaurant specializing in italian cuisine

Lunch Spot

Any restaurant serving lunch

Mexican Food

Any restaurant specializing in Mexican cuisine

Outdoor Dining

Any restaurant with a specific area for outdoor dining

Pizza

Restaurant or establishment where pizza is the primary offering

Sandwiches

Any restaurant, grocery store, deli where sandwiches are made to order

Seafood Restaurant

Restaurant specializing in seafood

Smoothies

A thick, creamy and cold beverage made from pureed raw fruit, vegetables, and sometimes dairy products

Soda

Any establishment that serves carbonated beverages

Sports Bar

A retail business establishment that serves alcoholic beverages, such as beer, wine, liquor, cocktails with a sports theme

Steakhouse

Restaurant that is primarily a steak establishment

Sushi

Any restaurant, grocery store, deli where sushi is made to order

View

Any restaurant with a view

Wine Selection

Any bar, restaurant, or store with a focus on wine selection by the bottle or glass

General Services

Catering

Onsite or offsite full service catering (not including rentals)

Community Partner

Customer Service

Open to all businesses

Delivery Service

Florist

Florist that is local to the area

Funeral Home/Services

Funeral homes that provide final arrangements and services

Insurance Agent

Individual insurance agent

Internet Provider

Telecommunications company providing internet service

Monuments & Headstones

Nonprofit Organization

Any non-profit organization, foundation, service club, etc.; must have a 501(c)(3) status

Pet Boarding/Daycare

Pet daycare/boarding for domestic animals, in-home or onsite; can be part of a larger store

Pet Grooming

Pet groomers for domestic animals, in-home or onsite; can be part of a larger store

Pet Training

Photographer

All forms of photography including commercial, weddings, students, etc.

Place to Work

Any business

Power Washing

Trucking Company

Waste Services

Wedding DJ and Sound

Home & Garden

AC/HVAC Service

Hvac services that include new equipment, service, and repairs

Appliance Store

A store that sells the newest kitchen appliances

Awning Company

Bathroom Remodeling

Blinds and Window Coverings

Carpet & Flooring Cleaner

Carpet and flooring cleaning companies

Carpet & Flooring Store

All floor surfaces and finished, should include sales and installation, can be stand alone or part of a larger store

Christmas/Outdoor Lighting

Closet Design Company

Concrete Coating and Polishing

Concrete Company

Countertop Supply Company

Electrician

A person or business who installs and maintains electrical equipment

Furniture Store

Furniture store that can be a stand alone or part of a larger store

Garage Door Company

Company specializing in garage door installation and/or repair

Garbage Can Cleaning

Gardening Store/Nursery

Nursery/gardening center that can be stand-alone or part of a larger store

Handyman Services

An individual or business that is licensed and is employed to do occasional domestic repairs and minor renovations

Home Builder

New home builder

Home Mortgage

Primary financing for residential homes

Housekeeping

Housekeeping refers to the management of duties and chores involved in the running of a household, such as cleaning, cooking and home maintenance

Interior Design Firm

Interior design is the art or process of designing the interior, often including the exterior, of a room or building

Junk Removal/Dumpster Clean Up

Landscaping

Licensed landscaper including design, build, installation, maintenance

Lighting Store

Store who specializes in lighting, lighting fixtures, table and floor lamps

Moving Company

Company that provides professional moving for residential or commercial clients

Outdoor Furniture

Store selling outdoor or patio style furniture

Painters

Pest Control

The regulation or management of a species defined as a pest, a member of the animal kingdom that impacts adversely on human activities

Plumber

A person or business who installs and repairs the pipes and fittings of water supply, sanitation, or heating systems

Pool Builders

Pool Maintenance

Weekly or monthly pool service for chemistry; not pool building

Pools & Spas

Any company offering pool and spa building, maintenance and services

Property Management Company

Real Estate Agent

An individual who is licensed and sells and rents out buildings and land for clients

Real Estate Company

Real estate company with an employing broker

Real Estate Team

A group of individual licensed real estate agents that are a defined team within a real estate company

Remodeler/Contractor

Individual or business that change the structure or form or (something, especially a building)

Restoration Services

Individual or business that is in the business of returning something to a formal owner, place, or condition

Roofing Company

An individual or business who constructs or repairs roofs

Senior Independent Living

Solar Company

Title Company

A business that provides title insurance, a form of indemnity insurance which insures against financial loss from defects in title to real property and from the invalidity or unenforceability of mortgage loans

Window Cleaning

Window Company

Any company offering installation or sales of windows (new or retrofit)

Lifestyle & Beauty

Addiction Recovery/Treatment Center

Aesthetics

Barbershop

Traditional barbershop

Day Spa

A business that provides a variety of services for the purpose of improving health, beauty and relaxation through personal care treatments such as hair, massages and facials

Gym

Gym or fitness center

Hair Salon

Hair salon that features cuts, color, styling, comb-out's, etc.

Massage

Massage therapist or massage establishment

Nail Salon

Salon that offers manicures and pedicures, can be stand alone or part of a larger establishment

Piercing Studio

Tattoo Parlor

Weight Loss Center

Establishment offering weight loss solutions

Yoga/Pilates

Gym, fitness center, fitness classes, etc. that focus on yoga and/or pilates

Medical

Alternative Therapies

Any business, organization, or establishment that focuses on alternative health solutions and therapies (not including cannabis)

Assisted Living

Housing for elderly or disabled people that provides nursing care, housekeeping, and prepared meals as needed

Audiologist

The branch of science and medicine concerned with the sense of hearing

Behavioral/Mental Health Treatment

Cardiology

Chiropractor

A practitioner or group focused on the system of integrative medicine based on the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of misalignments or the joints

Cosmetic Dentistry

Individual or medical practice work that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the functionality) of teeth, gums, and/or bite

Cosmetic Surgery

Individual or medical practice with a focus on cosmetic surgery (plastic surgery) for improving a person's appearance by restoration of damaged areas of the skin, removal of wrinkles or blemishes, or the enhancement of face, breasts and buttocks

Dentist

Individual general dentist or dental practice

Dermatologist

Individual or group that practices medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders

Doctor

Individual medical doctor or medical practice

Family Physician

Medical doctor specializing in family practice.

Hearing Center

Any center offering hearing solutions, including audiologist individual doctors or medical practice/clinics

Home Care/Hospice

Any business that provides in home health care or hospice care. care that focuses on the palliation of a chronically ill, terminally ill, or seriously ill patients pain and symptoms, and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs

Home/Senior Care

IV Therapy

A company that specializes in the administration of a fluid directly into a vein as a therapeutic treatment.

Med-Spa

Establishment offering results oriented and corrective medical skin care products and procedures

Medical Facility

Medical clinic or specialty that is free-standing and not a department of a hospital

Men's Health

Men's health specialists or facilities offering testosterone treatments and other male enhancements

Neurology

Ophthalmologist (Eye Surgeon)

A doctor specializing in eye surgery

Optometrist (Eye Doctor)

A doctor (od or md) specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye

Oral Surgeon

Oral a maxillofacial surgery specializing in treating diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region; including wisdom teeth extraction

Orthodontist

A dentist who is qualified to treat irregularities in the teeth and jaws

Orthopedic Surgeon

The branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system

Pain Clinic

Health care facility that focuses on the diagnosis and management of chronic pain

Pediatric Dentist

Individual or group practice that specializes in pediatric dentistry (formerly endodontics) is the branch of dentistry dealing with children from birth through adolescence

Pharmacy

A freestanding or part of a larger establishment that is a drugstore - a retail store where medicine and miscellaneous articles are sold with a dispensing pharmacy

Physical Therapy

Individual doctor or medical practice/clinic

Podiatrist

Primary Care Practitioner

A physician who provides general medical care and is responsible for overall care, including the coordination of medical specialists and supportive care.

Rehabilitation Center

A facility providing therapy and training for rehabilitation; the center may offer occupational therapy, physical therapy, vocational training, and special training such as speech therapy

Rheumatology

Urgent Care/Walk-In Clinic

Institution providing quick care, urgent care or walk in appointments

Urinary Incontinence

Vein and Vascular

Veterinarian Clinic / Hospital

Individual veterinarian office and/or clinic

Women's Health

Schools

Charter School

Publicly funded independent school established by teachers, parents, or community groups under the terms of a charter with a local or national authority

Childcare/Preschool

Childcare for pre-school and after school care without a structures curriculum or preschool offering early

College/University

Any accredited college or university from associates degrees to doctorates

Private School

Catholic, parochial or non-religious bases school at all levels

Shopping

Antiques/Collectibles

Store that specializes in antiques and/or collectables; can be a store that sublets space to individual sellers

Bicycle Shop

Store that specializes in bicycles, equipment, riding tours and clothing

Consignment/Thrift Store

Any for profit or non-profit consignment or thrift store

Eye Wear Shop

Eyewear for prescriptions or non-prescriptions

Gas/Convenience Store

Gas station or a store with extended opening hours, stocking a limited range of household goods and groceries

Gold Store

Buying and selling of gold and other precious coins and metals

Grocery Store

Grocery store can be a local, chain or co-op

Gun Shop

Jewelry Store

Jewelry store that is stand alone or part of a larger store

Mattress Store

Any independent or department of a larger store selling mattresses

Men's Clothing Store

Stand alone or part of a larger store

Music Store

Pawn Shop

Business that offers secured loans to people, with items of personal property used as collateral

Pet Store

Any independent or department of a larger store selling items specific to domestic pets

Place to Buy a Gift

Stand alone or part of a larger store

Place to Buy a Unique Gift

Place to Buy Meat

Stand alone or part of a larger store

Rock Shop

Shopping Center/Mall

Enclosed or outside center with multiple retail stores and/or restaurants

Women's Clothing Store

Stand alone or part of a larger store

Vehicles & Services

Auto Body Repair

Any auto body repair services, free standing or part of a dealership

Auto Dealership New

Any licensed auto dealership

Auto Dealership Used

Any licensed auto establishment that specializes the sale of pre owned autos

Auto Parts Store

A retail outlet specializing in the selling of parts for automobiles

Auto Service Center

Any auto service center

Express Car Wash

Full Service Car Wash and Detail

Oil & Lube

Any fast oil and lube establishment, primarily where the driver stays in the vehicle while serviced

Power Sports

Establishment selling powered vehicles such as gators, atvs, etc.

RV Dealership

Establishment selling powered vehicles such as gators, atvs, etc.

RV Service and Repair

Tire Store

Stand alone or part of a larger store selling tires